Volunteers planting a tree for Arbor Day on First Street SW in Rochester, Minnesota. Tags: Arbor Day View |
200 4 Winner Trees are terrific in cities and towns Artist Ms Lillian Chen of Mountview Road School in Morris Plains NJ larger image Tags: Arbor Day View |
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Arbor Day (from the Latin feminine noun arbor, simply meaning tree) is a holiday (secular holiday) in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Neb., in the United States in 1872. J. Sterling Morton is the founder of Arbor Day. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day.
Many countries now observe it on various dates, depending on climate and suitable planting season, usually in the spring.
Holiday Name: Arbor Day
Observedby: United States and other countries.
Celebrations: Planting and caring for trees, educating about the importance of trees.
Type: Cultural
Significance: A holiday celebrating trees.
Relatedto: Greenery Day (Japan)